'''Nenya''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈneɲa]}}), the '''Ring of Water''', is one of the [[Rings of Power]], specifically, one of the [[Three Rings]] of the [[Elves]] of [[Middle-earth]].

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'''Nenya''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈneɲa]}}) was one of the [[Rings of Power]]; specifically, it was one of the [[Three Rings]] of the [[Elves]] of [[Middle-earth]]. Also known as the '''Ring of Adamant'''<ref name="Mirror">{{FR|II7}}</ref> and the '''Ring of Water''',<ref name="Rings">{{S|Rings}}</ref> it was made of ''[[mithril]]'' and set with a white stone<ref>{{RK|VI9}}</ref> of adamant.<ref name="Rings"/>

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Nenya was made by [[Celebrimbor]] and the [[Gwaith-i-Mírdain]] of [[Eregion]] in the [[Second Age]], along with the other two Elven Rings, [[Narya]] and [[Vilya]]. Their existence was hidden from [[Sauron]], so they were untouched by his evil.

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==History==

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Nenya was made by [[Celebrimbor]] alone of [[Eregion]]<ref name="Rings"/> between c. {{SA|1500}} and c. {{SA|1590|n}}, along with the other two Elven Rings, [[Narya]] and [[Vilya]].<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref> After Celebrimbor discovered that [[Sauron]] had forged [[the One Ring]] in {{SA|1600}}<ref name="SA"/> he went to [[Lórien]] to seek the counsel of [[Galadriel]]. They were unwilling to destroy the Rings so Galadriel advised Celebrimbor to keep then hidden, unused, and dispersed far from Eregion. Celebrimbor followed this counsel, first by giving Nenya to Galadriel. The power of this Ring strengthened and beautified the realm of Lórien, but it also increased Galadriel's desire for the [[Belegaer|Sea]] and return to the [[Undying Lands|West]].<ref>{{UT|Concerning}}</ref>

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Nenya, also known as the '''Ring of Adamant''', is described as being made of ''[[mithril]]'' and set with a "white stone", presumably a diamond (though never stated explicitly, "adamant" is an old synonym for diamond). The ring was wielded by [[Galadriel]] of [[Lothlórien|Lórien]], and not normally visible; while [[Frodo Baggins]] can see it by virtue of being a [[Ring-bearer]], [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam Gamgee]] tells Galadriel he only "saw a star through your fingers" (This appears in many editions as "finger"—which sounds more magical, since it suggests that her finger has somehow become transparent—but ''[[The Treason of Isengard]]'', ch. 13, note 34, mentions it as an error.)

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The ring wielded by Galadriel was not normally visible. On [[14 February]] {{TA|3019}}<ref>{{App|Great}}</ref> [[Frodo Baggins]] saw Nenya on Galadriel's finger, for it could not be hidden from the [[Ring-bearer]]. [[Samwise Gamgee]] told Galadriel he only "saw a star through your fingers".<ref name="Mirror"/><ref group="note">This comment appeared in many editions of ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' as "finger"—which sounds more magical, since it suggests that her finger had somehow become transparent—but ''[[The Treason of Isengard]]'', ch. 13, note 34, mentioned it as an error.</ref>

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Nenya's power was preservation, protection, and concealment from evil. Galadriel used these powers to create and sustain Lothlórien, but it also increased in her the longing for the Sea and her desire to return to the [[Undying Lands]]. After the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of Sauron, its power faded along with the other Rings of Power. Galadriel bore Nenya on a ship from the [[Mithlond|Grey Havens]] into the [[Aman|West]], accompanied by the other two Elven Rings and their bearers. With the ring gone, the magic and beauty of Lórien also faded and it was gradually depopulated, until by the time [[Arwen]] came there to die in [[Fourth Age]] 121 it was deserted and in ruin.

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Nenya's power was preservation, protection, and concealment from evil. After the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of Sauron, its power faded along with the other Rings of Power. Galadriel bore Nenya on a ship from the [[Mithlond|Grey Havens]] into the [[Aman|West]], accompanied by the other two Elven Rings and their bearers.<ref>{{RK|VI9}}</ref> With Nenya gone, the magic and beauty of Lórien also faded and it was gradually depopulated, until by the time [[Arwen]] came there to die in {{FoA| 121}} it was deserted and in ruin.<ref>{{App|Tale}}</ref>

==Etymology==

==Etymology==

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The name is derived from the [[Quenya]] ''[[nén]]'' meaning ''water''.<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''Nen''</ref> ''Nenya'' as an adjective means "watery" or "like water".

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The name is derived from the [[Quenya]] ''[[nén]]'' meaning ''water''. ''Nenya'' as an adjective means "watery" or "like water", and its plural form is ''nenyë''.

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History

Nenya was made by Celebrimbor alone of Eregion[2] between c. S.A.1500 and c. 1590, along with the other two Elven Rings, Narya and Vilya.[4] After Celebrimbor discovered that Sauron had forged the One Ring in S.A.1600[4] he went to Lórien to seek the counsel of Galadriel. They were unwilling to destroy the Rings so Galadriel advised Celebrimbor to keep then hidden, unused, and dispersed far from Eregion. Celebrimbor followed this counsel, first by giving Nenya to Galadriel. The power of this Ring strengthened and beautified the realm of Lórien, but it also increased Galadriel's desire for the Sea and return to the West.[5]

Nenya's power was preservation, protection, and concealment from evil. After the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of Sauron, its power faded along with the other Rings of Power. Galadriel bore Nenya on a ship from the Grey Havens into the West, accompanied by the other two Elven Rings and their bearers.[7] With Nenya gone, the magic and beauty of Lórien also faded and it was gradually depopulated, until by the time Arwen came there to die in Fo.A. 121 it was deserted and in ruin.[8]

Etymology

The name is derived from the Quenyanén meaning water.[9]Nenya as an adjective means "watery" or "like water".